1A is a CORE SHOT to
Eagle County’s Economy
Vote Noon the
1A Lodging Tax
Decreases tourism revenue by 10%, making the current decline even worse*
Doubles the lodging tax, driving visitors to elsewhere*
Enough is Enough. Eagle County implemented a 2% lodging tax in 2023. Now is not the time for even higher taxes from Eagle County.
*”A Preliminary Study of the Impact of New or Increased Lodging Taxes,” Inntopia Business Intelligence, June 2025. Available at www.noon1a.com/research.
Eagle County’s Tourism is Already in Decline.
1A Would Make it Worse.
Read the Facts Below.
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Resolution of Opposition to Eagle County Lodging Tax Increase
Author: Edwards Metropolitan District Board of Directors
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edwards Metropolitan District Board
of Directors formally opposes Ballot Question 1A – Lodging Tax Increase for Unincorporated
Eagle County, as it will place undue strain on the local lodging industry, reduce competitiveness,
and negatively impact the broader Eagle County economy …. Read More
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Vail Daily: 1A Will Have a Negative Impact on Tourism
Author: Jim Clancy, Executive Director, Beaver Creek Resort Company
A strong tourism economy is foundational to the vitality of Eagle County, and an increased lodging tax presents a predictable negative impact on local tourism. The misunderstanding by local politicians that visitors will pay this tax is a reason for pause because the taxes will not be paid by guests — they will be absorbed by local businesses… Read More
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Vail Daily: Fewer Visitors Means Less Business for Us All
Author: Matt Tabor, General Manager, Inn at Riverwalk (Gypsum)
Homegrown problems are best addressed with homegrown solutions, and Eagle County Lodging Tax Ballot Issue 1A is not that solution. This ballot issue proposes doubling the lodging tax in unincorporated Eagle County from 2% to 4%. This is after the 2% lodging tax was implemented just recently in 2023 … Read More
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Facts: Ballot Question 1A – Lodging Tax Increase for Unincorporated Eagle County
Author: Citizens for a Healthy Tourism Economy
In spring 2025, the Colorado Legislature passed a law that allows counties to increase the
lodging tax cap from … Read more
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Eagle County’s Tourism is Already in Decline. 1A Would Make it Worse.
Author: Citizens for a Healthy Tourism Economy
A strong tourism economy is foundational to the vitality of Eagle County, and we are concerned
with the predictable negative impact of increased taxes … Read more
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Colorado Sun: Colorado mountain towns see a rare summer slump in visitors as statewide tourism slows
Reporter: Jason Blevins
Colorado hosted 95.4 million visitors who spent $28.4 billion in 2024, an increase largely from day-trippers. The state is worrying about a decline in … Read more
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Vail Daily: Summer tourism to Colorado slips as mountain resort destinations get more expensive
Reporter: Andrea Teres-Martinez
Many Western resorts are reporting drops in bookings and occupancy from international visitors — largely due to political and economic tensions …. Read more
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Tourism Research Commissioned by the Colorado Tourism Office
The Colorado Tourism Office is committed to providing the statewide tourism industry with timely research that can help inform future activities …. Read more
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Vail Daily: The risks of overtaxation
Author: Chris Romer
There’s a time and place for everything — flip-flops in July, skis in January, and yes, even regulation and taxation when done with a light touch … Read more